ASU signs two defensive backs in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 18, 2026
ASU picked up two defensive backs in the transfer portal on Saturday, according to Chris Karpman of 247Sports. Redshirt freshman Nigel Pringle from Arkansas and redshirt sophomore Chance Rucker from Michigan State will join the Sun Devils for the 2026 season.
Rucker, from Denton, TX, played 23 games in three seasons for the Spartans, racking up 31 tackles and one interception.
Pringle, a Houston native, played in eight games for the Razorbacks in 2025, tallying two tackles.
The two Texans join Caleb Chester as secondary additions from the Lone Star State. All three of whom will look to make up for the loss of junior Keith Abney II, another defensive back from Texas.
Sun Devils get edge rusher, defensive back in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 13, 2026
Junior defensive lineman Jalen Thompson transferred to ASU from Michigan State, according to Allen Trieu of 247Sports.
Thompson spent his first three seasons at Michigan State, recording 4.5 sacks, 65 tackles and one forced fumble as a Spartan.
Listed as the No. 18 edge rusher in the transfer class, according to 247Sports rankings. Thompson joins redshirt junior outside linebacker Emar’rion Winston as pass rushers to transfer into Tempe.
The Sun Devils also picked up redshirt freshman defensive back Antoine Belgrave-Shorter from Penn State, according to Chris Karpman of 247Sports.
In two seasons for the Nittany Lions, Belgrave-Shorter racked up 20 tackles in 16 games, three of which he started.
Leavitt joins Lane Kiffin at LSU
Eric Pacheco | January 12, 2026
Prized portal prospect redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Leavitt has transferred to LSU, according to Pete Thamel.
The former quarterback of the Sun Devils chose the Tigers and their new first-year head coach Lane Kiffin.
Leavitt spent the past two seasons at ASU after transferring from Michigan State. He helped lead the Sun Devils to the Big 12 in 2024, their first outright conference championship since 1996.
Despite an injury-shortened 2025, where he only appeared in seven games, he finishes his time in Tempe with 4,513 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Along with 749 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
FIU safety picks ASU
By Alex Swift | January 12, 2026
Freshman safety Jessiah McGrew committed to ASU, according to Chris Karpman.
As a freshman at FIU, McGrew tallied four interceptions, two forced fumbles and 67 total tackles for the 7-6 Panthers. McGrew now joins redshirt senior Lyrik Rawls as safeties to transfer into Tempe this offseason.
They will join Adrian "Boogie" Wilson as the Sun Devils will look to replace the output of both Myles "Ghost" Rowser and Xavion Alford, as they will depart ASU for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sun Devils land offensive lineman in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 12, 2026
The Sun Devils picked up junior offensive lineman Luke Baklenko and sophomore tight end Kristian Ingman in the transfer portal, ASU announced on social media.
Baklenko spent the first two years of his college career at Stanford, where he started five games as a freshman and nine as a sophomore. He then transferred to Oklahoma, where he didn't see the field for the No. 8 Sooners.
While Ingman didn't play his freshman season, he tallied 23 receptions for 342 yards as a sophomore for Portland State.
ASU adds pass rusher, tight end depth in transfer portal
Eric Pacheco | January 12, 2026
Redshirt junior outside linebacker Emar'rion Winston transfers from Baylor to ASU, according to Chris Karpman.
Winston had 26 total tackles, 3 sacks, 5.5 TFLs and 5 QB hurries this season, bringing a veteran presence to fill a hole for the Sun Devils' defense. He will be at his third school when he arrives in Tempe, previously making stops at Oregon and Baylor.
Winston looks to help replace redshirt seniors Prince Dorbah, Clayton Smith, Justin Wodtly and fifth-year Elijah O'Neal, the Sun Devils' top four defensive ends who will not return to the team next season.
ASU also added redshirt sophomore tight end Anthony Miller from Tulane, who saw limited action in 2025 for the Green Wave.
The Sun Devils add in-state linebacker from NAU
Eric Pacheco | January 9, 2026
Looking to reload in the trenches, ASU adds redshirt sophomore outside linebacker Ramere Davis from NAU, according to Chris Karpman.
An FCS Freshman All-American, Davis led the Lumberjacks in tackles and sacks with 65 and 5.5, respectively.
Davis will join fellow transfer sophomore Owen Long and sophomore Martell Hughes as part of a linebacker core that was a strength last season for the Sun Devils. The group aims to build on its success in 2026.
Nation's leading tackler picks ASU in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 8, 2026
Sophomore linebacker Owen Long, who led the FBS in tackles in 2025, committed to ASU, according to Chris Karpman.
Long, who racked up 151 tackles in 2025, is the fifth-highest-ranked transfer portal linebacker on 247Sports.
The California native will join sophomore linebacker Martell Hughes as ASU seeks to fill the gap left by seniors Jordan Crook and Keyshaun Elliott, who both declared for the NFL draft in December.
ASU football adds new center, long snapper in transfer portal
Eric Pacheco | January 8, 2026
The Sun Devils beef up their offensive line as sophomore center Tana Alo-Tupuola transfers to ASU from Georgia Tech, according to Sun Devil Source.
The 6-foot-2, 325-pound center appeared in 23 games for the Yellow Jackets across two seasons, with four starts to end 2025. Alo-Tupuola is expected to compete for the starting center job with redshirt freshman Wade Helton.
ASU also added redshirt senior long snapper Grayson Curtis from New Mexico on Thursday, as the University looks to bolster a special teams unit that struggled last season behind new coordinator Jack Nudo.
READ MORE: ASU football seeks answers as special teams' issues continue to mount
ASU lands Kansas safety in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 8, 2026
Redshirt senior safety Lyrik Rawls committed to ASU from Kansas, according to Chris Karpman.
After spending three seasons at Oklahoma State, Rawls transferred to Kansas ahead of the 2025 season, where he went on to tally 72 total tackles, seven pass deflections and one interception.
Rawls will now look to pair up with redshirt sophomore Adrian “Boogie” Wilson for the upcoming season, as both Xavion Alford and Myles "Ghost" Rowser have declared for the NFL Draft. The former Jayhawk now joins Ashton Stamps and Caleb Chester in portal additions made to ASU’s secondary.
Starting left tackle Josh Atkins commits to Missouri
By Eric Pacheco | January 8, 2026
The Sun Devils lose a veteran presence on the offensive line as senior Josh Atkins transfers to the University of Missouri, according to On3.
In his two years at ASU, he made 26 consecutive starts at left tackle. A team captain, Atkins posted a 66 offensive grade according to Pro Football Focus, along with a 73.8 pass blocking and 59.2 run blocking grade. He committed only five penalties in his 12 games for ASU in 2025.
The Sun Devils' numbers on the offensive line continue to be reduced, with the transfer portal looking like the place to revitalize a new front for 2026.
ASU picks up second quarterback, new kicker in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 8, 2026
Senior and former UCF, Fresno State and Michigan quarterback Mikey Keene has committed to ASU, according to Sun Devil Source's Chris Karpman.
The Arizona native played his high school football at Chandler High School before starting his college career at UCF in 2021. Keene transferred to Fresno State after spending two seasons at UCF, earning the starting job for the Bulldogs.
Keene now brings his 8,245 career passing yards and 65 passing touchdowns to a quarterback room that lacks experience. The primary three names for the Sun Devils, Cutter Boley, Jake Fette and Cameron Dyer, are all freshmen or sophomores.
In addition, redshirt senior kicker Carson Smith committed to ASU from Austin Peay, ASU announced on social media.
Smith was named an FCS All-American in 2025, a season where he went 53-53 on extra points and 14-17 on field goals, with a long of 50. He now looks to replace Jesus Gomez, who made 22 of his 30 field goals as a Sun Devil last season.
He also has a connection to ASU's new special teams coach, Jack Nudo, who coached Smith at Austin Peay for the 2024 season.
Raleek Brown commits to Texas in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 8, 2026
After entering the transfer portal on Friday, redshirt junior running back Raleek Brown committed to Texas, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Brown now moves to his third school in his college career, previously playing at USC before moving to ASU. The First Team All-Big 12 rusher will play his final year of eligibility with a Longhorns team that finished 2025 ranked No. 13, with a 10-3 record after its Citrus Bowl win over Michigan.
ASU lands former Boston College wide receiver
By Eric Pacheco | January 8, 2026
The Sun Devils landed another top receiving target in the portal as junior wide receiver Reed Harris transfers to ASU from Boston College, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday. Harris, a 6-foot-5-inch, 217-pound receiver, had 39 catches for 673 yards and five touchdowns as an Eagle in 2025.
The No. 4 wide receiver prospect in the transfer portal, according to 247sports, joins junior Colorado transfer Omarion Miller and freshman Washington transfer Raiden Vines-Bright as more threats added to the Sun Devils' receiving core. They will join redshirt sophomores Derek Eusebio and Jaren Hamilton, and redshirt junior Jalen Moss.
ASU adds another FCS running back in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 6, 2026
Senior running back Marquis Gillis committed to ASU on Tuesday, according to Chris Karpman.
The six-foot, 210-pound rusher stood out in four seasons at Delaware State, racking up 2,442 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns for the Hornets. He also claimed 2022 All-MEAC Second Team honors during a season in which he was named the MEAC Rookie of the Year.
Gillis now joins sophomore David Avit as running backs to come to Tempe ahead of the 2026 season, both of whom come from the FCS.
Former LSU defensive back commits to ASU
By Alex Swift | January 6, 2026
Junior defensive back Ashton Stamps announced his commitment to ASU from LSU on his X account Tuesday afternoon.
A Louisiana native, Stamps spent three seasons at LSU, tallying 18 pass breakups and 75 total tackles in 27 games played for the Tigers.
This news only continues the movement in ASU’s defensive back room. Stamps joins Caleb Chester as transfer portal additions to make up for the loss of players like junior Keith Abney II and redshirt junior Javan Robinson.
ASU picks up punter in transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 6, 2026
Australian punter Nick McLarty committed to ASU from Ohio State, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
The 6-foot-7, 255-pound sophomore only logged three punts during his time in Columbus, Ohio, but was a member of the Buckeyes' 2025 national championship-winning roster.
McLarty now joins a group of punters that already has sophomore Kanyon Floyd and fellow Australian, redshirt junior Matt McKenzie.
Starting defensive back Robinson chooses Wisconsin
By Alex Swift | January 5, 2026
As transfer portal news continues to come in, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported that redshirt junior defensive back Javan Robinson committed to Wisconsin.
After transferring in from Washington State, Robinson started 26 games for ASU across 2024-25. The defensive back tallied three interceptions for the Sun Devils, including the memorable game-sealing interception against BYU in 2024, and his interception in the 2025 Peach Bowl.
On Sunday, ASU brought in freshman defensive back Caleb Chester from Texas, a potential candidate to fill the gap left by the Florida native.
Running back Kanye Udoh enters transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 5, 2026
Movement in ASU's running back room continues as junior running back Kanye Udoh entered the transfer portal, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
After tallying 1,641 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in two seasons at Army, Udoh transferred to Tempe ahead of the 2025 season. During his junior season with the Sun Devils, Udoh rushed for 240 yards and two touchdowns.
Udoh now joins Raleek Brown as ASU running backs to enter the portal, with the recent addition of former Villanova running back David Avit seeking to make up for the losses.
Star receiver Omarion Miller commits to ASU
By Alex Swift | January 5, 2026
Junior wide receiver Omarion Miller committed to ASU on Monday, according to On3.
He currently stands as the No. 9 player overall and No. 2 wide receiver in the 247Sports transfer portal rankings, becoming ASU's highest-ranked recruit in history.
In three seasons at Colorado, Miller tallied 1,258 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. 2025 was Miller's breakout season, reaching 808 yards and eight touchdowns, one coming against the Sun Devils.
The addition of Miller to a group that has redshirt junior Jalen Moss, redshirt sophomore Jaren Hamilton and redshirt sophomore Derek Eusebio gives fans something to look forward to in the post-Jordyn Tyson era.
ASU lands an FCS running back and a Texas transfer in the portal
By Alex Swift | January 4, 2026
Sophomore running back David Avit, who spent his first two years of college at Villanova, committed to ASU, according to On3.
In two seasons for the Wildcats, Avit tallied 1,610 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, alongside making the FCS tournament in both seasons.
Shortly after, the Sun Devils landed a commitment from freshman defensive back Caleb Chester from Texas, according to On3.
A three-star prospect out of high school, Chester played in one game for the Longhorns in his lone season.
Wide receiver Raiden Vines-Bright joins Sun Devil offense
By Alan Deutschendorf | January 4, 2026
True freshman and Tempe native Raiden Vines-Bright transfers to ASU from the University of Washington as the second commit this cycle for the Sun Devils. The wide receiver played in 12 games this season, racking up 24 receptions for 238 yards and one touchdown. Vines-Bright was a three-star transfer and a top-30 wide receiver in this year's portal, according to 247Sports.
Vines-Bright joins a depleted Sun Devil wide receiver room, as Jordyn Tyson, Malik McClain, Zechariah Sample, Noble Johnson and Akim Lanieux all make their departure this season.
Former Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley transfers to ASU
By Eric Pacheco | January 3, 2026
Kentucky transfer and soon-to-be redshirt sophomore Cutter Boley is coming to Tempe, according to FootballScoop and Chris Karpman.
In 2025, he threw 2,160 yards and 15 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He took over as Kentucky's starter following an injury to Zach Calzada and went 4-6 in 10 starts.
Coming into college, the Kentucky native was ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 389 overall player in the 2024 class, per the On3 Consensus. He has prior ties to ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham, who recruited and offered him while serving as Oregon's offensive coordinator in 2022.
Boley, the No. 17 transfer portal quarterback prospect according to 247sports, looks to replace redshirt sophomore Sam Leavitt. He has three years of eligibility remaining and joins a quarterback room that includes freshman Cameron Dyer and incoming four-star recruit Jake Fette.
Star running back Raleek Brown enters transfer portal
By Alex Swift | January 2, 2026
As transfer portal chaos began Friday morning, Chris Hummer of 247Sports reported that redshirt junior running back Raleek Brown would be entering the transfer portal.
Brown transferred to ASU from USC ahead of the 2024 season. After spending his first three seasons in college as a backup, Brown took over the starting job in 2025 and impressed. He finished the season earning First Team All-Big 12 honors with 1,380 total yards and six total touchdowns. Brown will now look at options around the country to find his next school.
New contender to land Sam Leavitt emerges
By Alex Swift | January 2, 2026
With the transfer portal opening and redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Leavitt officially entering, On3 reported that he entered with a no-contact tag, meaning only Leavitt could begin contact with schools.
Leavitt has been rumored to join many top programs, but according to On3, another team has emerged as a potential landing spot for the playmaker: Kentucky. The Wildcats finished the 2025 season with a 5-7 record, with current Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein being named Kentucky's head coach in December.
READ MORE: BREAKING: Sam Leavitt intends to enter transfer portal, reports say
This story is developing and may be updated.
Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the position of Reed Harris. The story was updated on January 8 at 12:05 p.m.
Edited by Niall Rosenberg, Henry Smardo, Senna James, Jack McCarthy and Pippa Fung.
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